Japanese, French and Omani Vessels Cross Strait of Hormuz (japantoday.com)

Shipping data shows that since Thursday three Omani-operated tankers, a French-owned container ship and a Japanese-owned LNG carrier have crossed the Strait of Hormuz. The article says Iran had initially halted traffic after U.S.-Israeli strikes but later allowed passage for ships it deems friendly, and that some vessels adjusted their AIS settings while transiting. Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines reported its co-owned Sohar LNG crossed the strait, while other Japanese-linked ships remain stranded in the region.

April 05, 2026 14:45 Source: Hacker News